Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee is an experienced investigative journalist with more than a decade of experience covering news across Washington State. Prior to joining Eastlake News, Barbara worked as a self-employed journalist covering news about policy, legislation and environmental issues in Washington State.

Local News2 years ago

Lynnwood mourns tragic loss of 13-year-old girl in Alderwood Mall incident on Wednesday

Lynnwood, Washington – During a confrontation in the food court, 13-year-old girl lost her life to a stray bullet in a heartrending tragedy at Alderwood Mall...
Local News2 years ago

People are fleeing Washington State at unprecedented rates, resulting in huge tax declines

Seattle, Washington – Recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data shows that between 2021 and 2022 Washington state’s taxpayer population dropped significantly as well as its taxable...
Local News2 years ago

Family friendly activities for a weekend in Seattle: What and when to see if you travel with kids in Seattle

Seattle, Washington – Have you ever wondered what city to visit that provides the peace of nature together with the excitement of urban adventures? And for...

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Barbara Lee

Stories By Barbara Lee

Lynnwood mourns tragic loss of 13-year-old girl in Alderwood Mall incident on Wednesday

People are fleeing Washington State at unprecedented rates, resulting in huge tax declines

Family friendly activities for a weekend in Seattle: What and when to see if you travel with kids in Seattle

Community Support

Long-awaited Graham Street Station faces renewed uncertainty as Seattle leaders push Sound Transit to honor decades-old promise

Seattle police search for suspect after back-to-back stabbings leave two men hospitalized in separate Rainier Valley locations

Seattle police investigate Alki Beach shooting after wounded man walks into Harborview Medical Center

Seattle City Council adopts emergency legislation pausing expansion of detention centers while officials evaluate future policy options for the city

Seattle Police investigate early morning shooting outside Pioneer Square bar after masked gunman demands inexpensive necklace and opens fire

New annual report shows Bellevue crime totals plunging from 7,828 incidents in 2024 to 5,698 in 2025 as data driven policing takes center stage

Bellevue reports another year of falling greenhouse gas emissions as cleaner Puget Sound Energy power and shifting transportation habits offset steady population and job growth

Bellevue adopts interim official control requiring new projects to reflect longstanding character of Main Street